armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest How to pronounce armrest (audio)
: a support for the arm

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This hack has been quietly circulating among frequent flyers for years, but many casual flyers don't know that many economy-class aisle or middle-seat armrests feature a lever or button near the hinge; slide your finger underneath and press or pull to release the lock. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025 Our only real gripe is a lack of storage and connectivity; door pockets are small and shallow, the center armrest holds no more than a single phone, and there’s just one USB-A plug and no wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025 Heated and ventilated front seats, heated armrests and steering wheel, a power tilting and telescoping steering column and adjustable ambient lighting are all standard. James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025 The chairs also have long armrests and two wheels at the back of the base for convenient portability. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for armrest

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of armrest was in 1849

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“Armrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armrest. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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